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Cybersecurity
Fundamentals

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the modern cybersecurity landscape and today’s cyberthreats.

Network Security
Fundamentals

This course covers network security fundamentals, including connected devices, routing, area networks and protocols.

Cloud Security
Fundamentals

This course covers the technologies used in cloud computing, such as virtual machines and containers, development operations teams and the CI/CD pipeline.

Security Operations
Fundamentals

This course covers the daily life of a SecOps analyst, the six elements of security operations and how SOAR technology simplifies cybersecurity response and prevention.

The future of cybersecurity looks a lot like you.


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With the help of the Cybersecurity Academy program, I went from a career as an English teacher to landing an incredible job in cybersecurity. I’m now a systems engineering manager at Palo Alto Networks, making a real impact in the field.”

Meghan Koester

Systems Engineering Manager, Palo Alto Networks

Cybersecurity Survival Guide

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Cybersecurity Guide
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